Ballet East Magazine Petit and Elementary Academy

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You can tell that Ballet East cares about each of their dancers, regardless of what level they're in. They want to see their students succeed as individuals. Way to go Ballet East!

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We feel really, really lucky and blessed that we found Ballet East. I think it's always important to have people who care about you outside of your family, and I was just so grateful that they have been able to find that at the studio.

“If children feel safe, they can take risks, ask questions, make mistakes, learn to trust, share their feelings, and grow.”

-Alfie Kohn

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welcome welcome

Welcome to Ballet East, a space where children are empowered to step into greatness as trailblazing leaders to inspire the next generation. The butterfly effect teaches us that "everything you do matters, you have been created as one of a kind in order to make a difference, you have the power within you to change the world."

i s s i o n

Our mission speaks to the heart of every child by nurturing their growing bodies and minds with passion, purpose, and perseverance.

mOur promise to you is to connect to the heart of your child and to value their hopes, dreams, and beliefs. We promise to support, protect, and guide your child along their profound developmental journey to excellence.

v i s i o n

our values

are powers are powers

Care Trust

We believe that every child deserves the purest form of love, compassion, value, and belonging.

Our mission speaks to the whole child; we provide the nurturing support to help guild them along their life's journey to step into their unique greatness.

Our student experience will yield invaluable life skills that will lay the foundation for their future

Excellence

We believe that every child deserves to foster their love for knowledge and expand their mind.

Our intentional curriculum backed by science allows our students to step boldly into their future with confidence knowing that they possess the key to success.

Trust carries great power We believe that trust is at the core of providing a successful education.

We believe that growth is a result of trust and is the foundation of all relationships

Community

Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much. -Helen Keller

We believe that by having compassion for others creates an unbreakable community full of innovation, collaboration, and growth

We can expand our knowledge and provide better care for each other when we work together to accomplish great things.

o our ur philosophy

"There are two things we should give our children. One is roots and the other is wings."

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Our philosophy is to meet each child where they are, to nurture them with love, guide them with support, and celebrate them as they flourish

Not every child will have the ability to become a professional dancer but every child has the ability to pursue a life a life full of passion, fulfillment, growth, and purpose. It's our job to foster each child's passion and provide them with the life skills that will help them achieve personal greatness.

MEET OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

CHELSEA SEGRETE ANDRÉA GREGORI

Segrete began her early dance training in West Palm Beach, Florida She attended Jon Mullen’s Performing Arts Center, continued her training at BAK School of the Arts and later graduated from AW Dreyfoos Junior School of the Arts located in West Palm Beach

Segrete went on to earn her Bachelors Degree in Business Administration with a dual major of Management and Marketing from Florida Atlantic University in 2009 Shortly after graduation, Segrete purchased Susan Lyle Studios from Miss Susan Lyle and currently owns and directs the school, now called Ballet East

Segrete has been honored to choreograph works for students throughout the nation, direct full-length children’s ballets, and coach students for International Competitions such as Youth America Grand Prix and American Dance Competition

From 2014 - 2016, Segrete served as the rehearsal director for the West Palm Beach children's roles in Miami City Ballet Presents George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®

Segrete has been recognized nationally for many outstanding achievements Recent achievements include 2014, 2015, 2016 ADC-IBC Outstanding Choreographer, 2016 UBC Outstanding Choreographer, 2015 YAGP Outstanding Choreographer, 2014 and 2015-work selection to perform at the Youth America Grand Prix Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow Gala

Segrete is a member of The International Association for Dance Medicine and Science, holds a certification in Progressing Ballet Technique and is currently training with Lisa Howell's Teacher Training Workshop

Gregori studied at the renowned Maria Olenewa State School as well as Rio Dance Center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and spent two years as a Trainee at the Joffrey Ballet in New York City

While still a dancer, Gregori decided to fulfill her passion for teaching, and received extensive training in the Russian Methodology, under the Vaganova System. Later on, she became proficient and certified in the Cuban (National Ballet School of Cuba) and English (Royal Academy of Dance) ballet methodologies She is also an ABT® Certified Teacher ABT® National Training Curriculum, Primary through Level 7 & Partnering

Apart from her experience as a dancer and instructor, Gregori received certification in “Psycoballet” (dance therapy) by Dr Georgina Fariñas Garcia, at IPIA (Psychiatric Institute for Childhood and Adolescence) in São Paulo, Brazil She also earned certification in Progressing Ballet Technique, Alixa Flexibility Method, and has been attending consistently ABT’s yearly workshops - Raising the Barre, covering diverse subjects pertinent to teaching classical dance forms Continuing her education, she attends courses and seminars on Anatomy for Dance, and young children programs

Throughout her thirty six years of experience as a professional ballet teacher, Mrs. Gregori has prepared numerous students for the Royal Academy of Dance, The Cuban Ballet School and ABT’s exams as well as for national and international ballet competitions winning many prizes She assisted in the production of a variety of full-length ballets, including Giselle, The Nutcracker, Coppelia, Sleeping Beauty, and staged several suites as well as children’s performances

Chelsea Segrete Owner and Artistic Director at Ballet East

Andréa Gregori Ballet Curriculum Director at Ballet East

CHARLENE SHAW

Shaw began her dance training at age six and has studied with critically acclaimed artists such as David Howard, Melissa Hayden, Finis Young, Merdith Baylis, Suki Schorer, Stanley Williams and Madam Antonia Tumkovsky. As a professional, Shaw danced with the National Ballet of New Jersey where she performed many principal roles in classics such as The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Giselle, Firebird, Stars and Stripes and Rodeo

Along with being a versatile performer, Shaw has extensive teaching experience and is dedicated to providing a strong technical foundation to her students Shaw's outstanding choreography has won numerous awards and has been recognized on the state and national level

ALAÉRCIO LEITE

Brazilian and Paulist trained in classical dance by the RAD method and student of the ENBC, Vaganova and classical repertoire methods.Leite began his studies in 1993 in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. In 1999, Leite became a member of the acclaimed Ballet Guaíra Company in the State of Curitiba, Brazil

Leite began his teaching career in 2000 as a Classical Ballet instructor and coordinator at Escola Paulista de Dança. Also a member of the Divinadança Group, as Dancer, later becoming a group teacher and assistant director In the Pavilhão D Group, where today he teaches classical ballet classes, Pas de Deux and Classical repertoires He teaches classical ballet classes in the Raça Group, one of the top jazz groups in Brazil

FLÁVIA GARCIA DAISIA PULZ

Originally from Brazil, Garcia trained and graduated from The National Ballet of Cuba From 2006 - 2012 Garcia was a member of Dance Theatre of Harlem where she danced principle roles in such ballets as Raymonda, Balanchine's Four Temperaments & Glinka Pas de Trois, Giselle and Le Corsaire She's participated in various competitions, such as Brazil's most acclaimed Joinville Dance Festival, where she won Gold

In addition to Dance Theatre of Harlem, Garcia danced with Joffrey Ballet 2 and Lazar Ballet NYC Garcia has been invited to guest at many internationally renown galas such as, Gala of the Stars in the Dominican Republic performing Diana & Acteon with a member of ABT and NYIBC's Gala 2011 Other ballets in her repertoire include Odette/Odile in Swan Lake, Flames of Paris Pas de Deux, Gamazatti of La Bayadere, The River by Alvin Ailey and various original contemporary works In 2015 she guested at Ballet Ness Ziona ( Israel) where she performed Diana and Acteon and Elie Lazars choreography.

Pulz began her dance journey fifteen years ago with Ballet East, formally Susan Lyle Studios With aspirations to become a professional dancer, she joined Ballet East’s Accelerated Training Program for homeschooling students

Pulz has been recognized through many organizations for her outstanding work in choreography and superior performance qualities Recent distinctions include Honorable Mention and Merit Scholarship awards from 2017-2019 in Dance Composition/Choreography through the National YoungArts Foundation In 2019, Pulz was honored to receive the “Aspire Award” for demonstrating passion, hunger and determination in dance through Universal Ballet Competition. As a result, Pulz was invited to perform as a guest at the XXIV Intentional Ballet Festival of Miami and performed as a guest with Brazilian Prima Ballerina Ana Botafogo for Ronaldo Fraga’s Eyes Through Brazil

your metamorphosis

journey

“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” – Maya Angelou

I love this quote and how it reminds me of how what may appear beautiful (or successful and esteemed) may have been molded through a long period of trial, darkness, growth and solitude What we believe to be an over night success is never really made over night. There’s always a journey that shapes us, and a process that graces us to achieve true beauty.

your journey

You emerge from your pupa as a flourishing butterfly, colorful and bright. Your unique beauty and talents, enriches the lives of others. You embody an elevated identity filled with passion, purpose, and perseverance You are ready to take on the world with confidence

You are now ready for change. The learnings and foundations that you have collected help you build a silky pupa full of ideas, dreams, beliefs, and interests. It may look like nothing is happening but you are doing an incredible amount of work to prepare for your complete transformation.

You discover your passion and become hungry for new things. You collect your new learnings and you grow rapidly You begin to develop a belief in yourself and others around you You form bonds with others that are in all different stages of their development and you take care of each other like family.

You were brought here to this environment by someone that loves you. They knew it would be everything you needed to help you grow, keep you safe, take good care of you and teach you the life lessons that you would need to flourish into a butterfly.

programs programs

Our team has curated 4 intentional programs with a holistic approach backed by scientific research. Our approach focuses on the intellectual, mental, physical, emotional and social development of each child.

This holistic approach instills curiosity and promotes active learning, builds confidence, and provides children with the tools that help them surpass their potential and lead a successful life.

little

leapers

Ages 1.5 - 3 (Parent Participation)

Little Leapers is a beautiful and imaginative once in a lifetime, parent and me experience Your child’s journey begins with experiencing precious moments in dance class with the ones who love them most. Moments together that are building your child’s mental, social and physical skills.

Little Leapers is a children’s dance program allowing your toddler or preschooler (ages 18 months to 3 years old) to explore, create, and play in a safe and healthy environment. You will create lasting memories with your child as you experience five different journeys throughout your little one ’ s dance lessons.

At Ballet East, we believe in the power of play. Because a happy child will simply learn better, our dance studio focuses on playful learning to ensure your child gets the most out of their dance classes. Your child will be captivated in their dance class as they discover creatures under the sea, make sandcastles in summer, play in piles of autumn leaves, throw snowballs in winter, and watch flowers bloom in spring

petit

Ages 3 - 4

Your child’s journey continues with LeapN’ Learn. They will find wonder and joy in this dance class, sparking their imagination and inspiring their creativity It may look like play, but your child is developing all the cognitive, social and physical skills they need to grow happy, healthy and strong. The science of child development behind the journey makes all the difference

Teachers at Ballet East are certified through the internationally renowned Leap N’ Learn program, ensuring the delivery of developmentally safe and age-appropriate dance lessons for kids This nurturing environment helps develop your child’s growing body and motivates their mind to imagine a world of possibilities.

In addition, the Petit Academy guarantees to promote physical and emotional development in dance classes for children that will benefit your child in dance class and beyond.

elem. academy

Ages 5 -10

The adventure continues as your child dives deeper into the exploration of dance in the elementary dance academy Filled with curiosity, passion, and creativity, your child will unlock powerful social and emotional tools in dance class that help them inch closer to understanding their true potential as an individual.

Your child’s confidence will flourish as they discover their unique self-expression through fascinating imagery, pantomime, and engaging materials used in their dance class.

As your child develops in their dance lessons, they will begin laying the foundation for the formal training they will experience in the Junior Academy Your child will be eager to leap into the next chapter of thei cheerful friends

junior academy

Ages 10 - 14

Your child has reached a pivotal point in their training. They are ready to be challenged to reach new heights With pride, your child will boldly step into the profound work that will shape their future success

Your child will learn invaluable teamwork, resilience, and respect skills with a new understanding of the dedication required to reach excellence.

Your child’s confidence and self-expression will soar as they delight in the priceless

pre-pro academy

Ages 13+

Emerging from the profound work that built your foundation, you flourish with a new level of knowledge and respect for your lifelong passion. Building upon your foundation, you ’ re ready to focus on the unique intricacies of artistry and technique. Your love for knowledge is supported by going beyond technique to learn elements of teaching, leadership, job or college preparation, and choreography

Intensified individualized training will prepare you to springboard into the next chapter of your life successfully. Empowered by opportunities to express your beliefs and take action, you make a lasting impact on our community.

Your dreams are fully realized and begin to become a reality You take pride in the responsibilities bestowed upon you as you continue to share your passion with future generations.

TU N I T I ES

BALLET EAST YOUTH ENSEMBLE

Performance Groups (BEYE)

Students that exhibit superior merit and dedication are considered for the Youth Ensemble. Students that are chosen for this program are provided with the unique opportunity to advance their training and artistry by participating in additional performances, elite international competitions, photoshoots, and exclusive masterclasses. The members of the BEYE serve as ambassadors for the school and receive exclusive perks throughout the season.

ACCELERATED TRAINING PROGRAM

Designed for aspiring professional dancers that homeschool

Our Accelerated Training Program (ATP) program is offered to serious students aiming to achieve a professional career as a dance artist. Classes are kept small to give the students individual attention.

Students in this program must attend significantly more hours/class per week, including mandatory rehearsals, participate in coaching sessions for competitions, and serve as an ambassador for the school. Apart from the classes in this program, students are required to enroll in regular-level classes.

To participate in this program, the student needs to demonstrate an outstanding level of commitment and dedication

As classes run during the day, students enrolled in the ATP program must be mature enough to balance their ballet training with regular online academic studies. Students are expected to maintain a high level in their academics to participate in this program

ATP will be hand-selected by the faculty from students enrolled in the Pre-Professional Academy

The schedule is subject to change depending on the number of students in this program

WORKSHOPS

AND ACTIVITIES

Educational Workshops and Masterclass Series

At various times throughout the season, aspiring young dancers can take advantage of exclusive educational workshops and masterclasses with our expert faculty and international guest instructors.

Summer and Winter Intensives/Workshops

Held up to five weeks in summer and one week in winter, serious students of all ages are invited to Ballet East to immerse themselves into our elite training program with the world-renown BE faculty and guest instructors.

Audition Experience

This invaluable event provides students ages 9+ with the opportunity to experience a simulated audition to prepare them for future auditions, competitions, and conventions.

Social Events and Excursions

Scheduled throughout the season, these events allow students and parents to bond in a social and educational way.

Birthday Parties

One weekend of each month, students are welcome to celebrate their birthday and invite their friends to an exclusive festivity full of surprises

Semi-Annual Performances

Each season BE produces two full scale productions for student families and our community to view our beautiful artform for entertainment and educational purposes Additional in-studio presentations allow students to further develop their artistry in an intimate setting.

Ballet East collaborative symphonic-ballet performance of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, attended by more than 4,000 Palm Beach County District Students with the Palm Beach Symphony

ADVENTURE ISLAND

JULY3-

AGES3-8

BEY BA SUMMER

Guest Teachers

Master Classes

Flexibility Clinic

Choreography W

Pre-Pointe

Pointe

Variations

Repertoire

Pas De Deux

Conditioning

Contemporary

PBT

Performance Opp

Nutcracker Audit

Youth Ensemble

Ages 9+

Audition by video or in-person

July3-July28

Chelsea Segrete, CEO and Artistic Director at Ballet East